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The vexed question of non violence


What ought the Christians response be to violent aggression? Eg world war two and the death of the Jews. Or Israel after Oct 7th. Surely some violence is so egregious that the only response is lethal violence?


Ro 13:4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.


Here is the verse that seems to legitimise violence by the State.